First is the firm commitment to peace, sovereignty, democracy and solidarity.

I have no illusions about Meles commitment to democracy or lack thereof.

The Palestinian people demonstrated their commitment to democracy during the presidential election in January.

White Papers are a ... tool of participatory democracy ... not unalterable policy commitment .

Fidel Castro knows this, and will take advantage of the democracies diluted commitment to human rights and democracy.

Furthermore, a country's attributes in demographic terms and its strong commitment to democracy and human rights merit consideration.

The parliament building is being constructed with Indian funding a manifestation of India's commitment to democracy in Afghanistan.

The election of President Mahmoud Abbas in January 2005 demonstrated the commitment of the Palestinian people to democracy.

The success of those elections is a testimony to the commitment of the Afghan voters to democracy and freedom in their country.

On 30 January we witnessed the bravery, courage and resolve of the Iraqi people as they demonstrated their commitment to democracy.

Botswana has, over the years, demonstrated commitment to the principles of democracy, social justice, human rights and the rule of law.

The Quartet commends the Palestinian people's and leadership's commitment to democracy and attaches great importance to a successful continuation of the democratic process.

A concrete demonstration of its commitment is the request to make better use of the European Instrument for Democracy and Human Rights.

As our own experience has shown, commitment to radical market reforms, democracy and the principles of good governance is of crucial importance.

Welcoming the continued commitment made by the States members of the Community to deepen democracy, human rights, good governance and sound economic management,

Recalling the commitment to promote national and global economic systems based on the principles of justice, equity, democracy, participation, transparency, accountability and inclusion,

Recalling also the commitment to promote national and global economic systems based on the principles of justice, equity, democracy, participation, transparency, accountability and inclusion,

In 2000, we made a commitment to promote democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, including the right to development.

For its part, Australia will not falter in its commitment to Iraq as it journeys towards a stable democracy governed by the rule of law.

We do not, under any circumstances, intend to waver in this renewed commitment of repositioning Africa for peace, security, stability, growth, sustainable development and enduring democracy.

Israel has simply stopped seeking to reconcile its Jewish identity with its commitment to democracy, for it has stopped addressing the contradiction that the Israeli Palestinian question represents.

The elections took place under difficult conditions, and the Security Council salutes the bravery of the Iraqi people who demonstrated their commitment to democracy, defying the terrorists.

Yet, at the same time, the US supports Abu Mazen, trying to undermine the Hamas government, thus casting a shadow on the credibility of its own commitment to democracy.

Citizens promote and defend democracy. We must support the growth of democratic movements in every nation, and reaffirm our commitment to solidarity, inclusiveness and respect for cultural diversity.

From Christian Democracy to Muslim Democracy?

Fascist and communist regimes of the past, which followed a similar instrumentalist approach to democracy, come to mind here. Yet, at the same time, the US supports Abu Mazen, trying to undermine the Hamas government, thus casting a shadow on the credibility of its own commitment to democracy.

(g) The commitment of the Government of the Sudan to embark on a programme of civic education in democracy and to create an inter party liaison mechanism in order to foster democratization

Their commitment to democracy, the rule of law and human rights is a timely reminder of what a determined people can achieve with the support of the international community.

Most seriously, doubts persist about his commitment to democracy, with critics arguing he s an old style African big man ready to bully opponents and ravage the public coffers with his cronies.

Yesterday, as a further indication of our commitment to a peaceful resolution, the Government of Canada announced its intention to establish a centre for peace and democracy in the Middle East.

Abe s diplomatic whirlwind is aimed at strengthening ties with countries that share this commitment, as well as Japan s other values, including human rights and democracy.

We renew our commitment to support democracy at the national, regional and international levels by strengthening countries' capacities to implement the principles and practices of democracy at the national, regional and international levels and resolve to strengthen the capacity of the United Nations to assist Member States upon their request.

Indeed, the entire process of choosing these international institutions leaders is a historical anachronism that undermines their effectiveness and makes a mockery of the G 7 countries commitment to democracy.

Recalling the commitment undertaken by all States within the framework of the United Nations and other international organizations to work for the promotion of democracy and the rule of law,

Welcoming the commitment of African countries, as reaffirmed in the New Partnership for Africa's Development, to promote peace, democracy, good governance, human rights and sound economic management in their respective countries,

The commitment of the international community is necessary in order to disseminate a culture of peace, based upon adherence to the principles of freedom, justice, democracy, tolerance, solidarity and cooperation, pluralism and cultural diversity.

The Special Rapporteur deplores the sentencing of five pro democracy activists to life imprisonment on 13 June 2005, which contradicts the expressed commitment of the Government to implement the road map in good faith.

Recognizing the interdependent relations and mutual reinforcement between democracy, development and respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and the commitment of the international community to supporting, strengthening and promoting this principle,

Is it democracy with adjectives, such as managed democracy, illiberal democracy, or electoral democracy? Only a few pundits stubbornly adhere to this approach.

The solution to the problems of democracy tends to be more democracy.

12. Welcomes the commitment by all countries to promote national and global economic systems based on the principles of justice, equity, democracy, participation, transparency, accountability and inclusion, as contained in the Monterrey Consensus

Law No. 3 of 2002 reaffirmed the need for a new peace paradigm which will inculcate in the Indonesian army a deep commitment to democracy, human rights and the protection of the environment.

(a) Reaffirm their commitment to human dignity by action to strengthen the rule of law, ensure respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms and promote democracy so that universally recognized principles are implemented in all countries

Concerning commitment 2 (Good governance at the national and international levels), various actions had been taken to promote democracy, together with the rule of law, transparency, accountability and efficiency in public institutions and practices.

The solution to dysfunctional democracy is not military dictatorship, but more democracy.